Jami` at-Tirmidhi #394

The Book on Salat (Prayer)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، وَمَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَجَدَ سَجْدَتَىِ السَّهْوِ بَعْدَ الْكَلاَمِ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏
"The Prophet (S) performed two prostrations for As-Sahw after talking."
Narrated by Abdullah (bin Masud) narrated:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ demonstrated the practice of performing two prostrations for As-Sahw after speaking during prayer. This act serves as a reminder that even the Prophet ﷺ was not exempt from mistakes, and it provides a method for correcting them. This hadith emphasizes the importance of attentiveness and the ability to amend errors in worship.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages Muslims to be aware of their focus during prayer and to know that mistakes can be rectified. In our daily lives, being mindful of our actions and correcting them when necessary can lead to a more fulfilling spiritual practice.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the practice of rectifying mistakes in Salat, as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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This hadith is #394 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abdullah (bin Masud) narrated:.

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